newpower99 said:

But the sales of the "EP" will be counted for single sales for both songs on Billboard, right?

Moonbeam said:

I would assume so , otherwise Prince might have the #1 Album on Billboard next week. Im almost certain a 2 song EP for $1.98 would count towards the Singles chart. It has to count a something
[Edited 2/21/06 13:28pm]

Doesn't iTunes count downloaded songs from albums towards its top 100 chart? <<<



Yes.


the question is will BL&B also make a Hot 100 debut next week . Based on these heavy sales from the 2 song EP?

newpower99 said:

Does "also" mean you believe "Black Sweat" will debut on the Hot 100? I know you're quite an expert on the chart, so hearing that makes me hopeful!

Moonbeam said:

Far from an expert on how the whole digital thing works.

But yes Black Sweat should make a healthy debut NEXT week (not this thursday) . Take Pinks new single Stupid Girls..it had strong airplay and was about #6 on itunes sales and made a Hot 100 Debut at #26 last week. BS airplay isnt as strong but it looks like its sales will top Pinks. If I were a betting man Id guess a debut in the 50's or 60's but wayyyy to early to tell
[Edited 2/21/06 13:39pm]

Moonbeam said:

It looks like it wont count as a itunes single unless someone JUST buys one song or the other.


Black Sweat is #23 on the R&B Top 100 Songs at this point.

PurpleKnight said:

I'm suggesting this for quote of the day, week, month, year. Keep it on the front page until Prince has a hot single.

In return, you, PurpleKnight, shall have this as your permanent indelible signature if he does have a hit, condemned to post in shame for the rest of your Org life.

Aerogram said:

I'd second this suggestion, but it'll just encourage him even more. He's only here to annoy people.

the way it looks now Black Sweat needs to be about 8th or 9th on the r&b soul chart for it to start charting on the ITUNES top 100 right now its #11 on the r&b chart and the last r&b entry on the top 100 is Ray-J "One wish"

Aerogram said:

I'd second this suggestion, but it'll just encourage him even more. He's only here to annoy people.

newpower99 said:

ah well that sucks so much for the hope of a top 40 single i guess

Mazerati said:

I think all the "album" sales on iTunes will still help it on Billboard's Hot 100. Billboard defines an EP as an album containing a certain number of minutes of music, a certain number of original songs, or selling for a certain price. At $1.98, and containing only two songs, "Black Sweat" will not chart on Billboard as an album. I'll give you an example of how this works: When the Smashing Pumpkins released the song "Zero" as a single in 1996, many were surprised when it showed up on the album chart as an EP, instead of entering the Hot 100. Billboard stated that, while its list price was only $3.49 (the going rate for singles in those days), the inclusion of nearly half a dozen original B-sides (not remixes but original non-album tracks) gave it a run time that disqualified it as a single. With seven or so original tracks it was considered an EP. "Black Sweat" is below the EP list price qualifications, has a run time of only 9 minutes, and contains only two individual tracks. iTunes can designate it however they want, but all sales should apply on Billboard's Hot 100 to "Black Sweat."

When there are two songs being promoted from a single, Billboard awards all sales points to whichever track is receiving the most airplay. So all the "album" sales on iTunes, and the individual track sales, should be awarded to "Black Sweat" (which is receiving more spins at radio than "B,L&B").

A little confusing, I know, but hopefully that cleared a few things up!
[Edited 2/22/06 6:01am]

Mazerati said:

I think all the "album" sales on iTunes will still help it on Billboard's Hot 100. Billboard defines an EP as an album containing a certain number of minutes of music, a certain number of original songs, or selling for a certain price. At $1.98, and containing only two songs, "Black Sweat" will not chart on Billboard as an album. I'll give you an example of how this works: When the Smashing Pumpkins released the song "Zero" as a single in 1996, many were surprised when it showed up on the album chart as an EP, instead of entering the Hot 100. Billboard stated that, while its list price was only $3.49 (the going rate for singles in those days), the inclusion of nearly half a dozen original B-sides (not remixes but original non-album tracks) gave it a run time that disqualified it as a single. With seven or so original tracks it was considered an EP. "Black Sweat" is below the EP list price qualifications, has a run time of only 9 minutes, and contains only two individual tracks. iTunes can designate it however they want, but all sales should apply on Billboard's Hot 100 to "Black Sweat."

When there are two songs being promoted from a single, Billboard awards all sales points to whichever track is receiving the most airplay. So all the "album" sales on iTunes, and the individual track sales, should be awarded to "Black Sweat" (which is receiving more spins at radio than "B,L&B").

A little confusing, I know, but hopefully that cleared a few things up!
[Edited 2/22/06 6:01am]

Reality---this song sucks really bad and will not be a hit record. The song is horrible! The tune is so bad it's beyond marketing. Curiosity is the only buying factor at the moment. it's one of the worst tunes I've ever her by Prince outside of Cinnamon Girl.

Reality---this song sucks really bad and will not be a hit record. The song is horrible! The tune is so bad it's beyond marketing. Curiosity is the only buying factor at the moment. it's one of the worst tunes I've ever her by Prince outside of Cinnamon Girl.